This past weekend, NYC felt like summer for one glorious day. Everyone was wearing sandals and shorts, and it quickly got me thinking about how I really can’t wait for real summer weather. (It might also have to do with the fact that this weekend, I celebrated my 25th birthday by treating myself to an all-white pair of Valentino Rockstuds.)
As the temperature rises, there are plenty of cookouts, pool parties and other casual, outdoor activities to look forward to. It’s time to bring out the open-toe sandals, espadrilles, canvas sneakers, mules, slides and even a controversial summer staple, the Birkenstock. There are many causal footwear options to choose from, and if you’re a season-pusher like me and you’re ready for 4th of July weekend, here’s some of my favorites this season! (We also have a roundup of the best spring flats you can start wearing now!)
Saint Laurent Strappy Studded Flat Sandal
$795 via Bergdorf Goodman
Vince Vista Sneakers
$295 via ShopBop
Gianvito Rossi Geometric-Embroidered Ankle-Wrap Flat Sandal
$895 via Bergdorf Goodman
Coach C103 Sneaker
$345 via Coach
Miu Miu Crystal-Embellished Sandals
$750 via Barneys
Tory Burch Rhea Lace-Up Sneaker
$250 via Tory Burch
Valentino Rockstud Leather Flat Sandal
$945 via Bergdorf Goodman
Stuart Weitzman Romanflat Suede Flat Gladiator Sandal
$445 via Bergdorf Goodman
IRO Starye Sneakers
$478 via ShopBop
Mansur Gavriel Suede Two-Band Flat Slide Sandal
$395 via Bergdorf Goodman
Prada Wavy-Strap Gladiator Sandals
$950 via Barneys
Aquazzura Belgravia Pompom Flat Espadrille
$525 via Bergdorf Goodman
Gucci Leather Slide
$795 via Gucci
Christian Louboutin Bikee Bike Spiked Leather Flat Sandals
$795 via Saks
Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed Sandal
$135 via Nordstrom
Chloé Printed Canvas Espadrilles
$620 via Net-a-Porter
Schutz Neida Flats
$150 via ShopBop
Jimmy Choo Dreya Suede d'Orsay Espadrille Flat
$425 via Bergdorf Goodman
Converse Chuck Taylor Low Sneaker
$50 via Nordstrom
Céline Espadrille
$910 via Céline
Chanel Espadrilles
$675 via Chanel
Nike Roshe One Cherry Blossom Sneakers
$85 via Nike
